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near the end of World War II almost destroyed Dresden in February 1945, the city has been rebuilt to become one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.

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after the Allies bombed Dresden, neo-Nazis and other extremists have stirred up debate about the victims.History02/13/2025February 13, 2025How is Dresden commemorating the 1945 WWII Allied

bombing?How is Dresden commemorating the 1945 WWII Allied bombing?Eighty years on, debate continues about whether the Allied raids on Dresden were morally or militarily

justified.History02/12/2025February 12, 2025Germany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in DresdenGermany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in DresdenRobots conduct an orchestra

in Dresden — a first for both musicians and audience.Culture11/29/2024November 29, 202402:22 minRobotic conductors — orchestra embraces cutting-edge techRobotic conductors — orchestra

embraces cutting-edge techThree robotic conductors direct musicians through a piece written specifically for the Dresden Symphony Orchestra. Science11/12/2024November 12, 202402:30

minDresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are

surprising.Music10/14/2024October 14, 2024Robot conductor takes charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra Robot conductor takes charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra A robot maestro took the baton

at the orchestra's 25th anniversary concert. Is this the future of classical music?Innovation10/13/2024October 13, 202402:34 minShow moreAdvertisementSkip next section In the spotlightIn

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